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Jordan’s Principle is a legal rule that ensures that all Indigenous children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that Indigenous Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have. | Jordan’s Principle is a legal rule that ensures that all Indigenous children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that Indigenous Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have. | ||
'''Criteria for access:''' | |||
The child must be under 19 years old, a permanent resident of “Canada,” and meet one of the following criteria: | |||
* Registered or eligible to be registered under the ''Indian Act'', or | |||
* Has a parent or guardian registered or eligible to be registered under the ''Indian Act'', or | |||
* Recognized by their Nation for the purposes of Jordan’s Principle, or | |||
* Is ordinarily resident on reserve. | |||
'''Who can submit a request?''' | |||
* Parent or guardian of an Indigenous child | |||
* Indigenous child over the age of 16 | |||
* Authorized representative of the child, parent, or guardian | |||
To apply: | |||
* Contact your local Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinator, and | |||
* Contact a Legal Advocate before making an application | |||
Visit http://www.jordansprinciplehubbc.ca for more info | |||
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